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EPF and Immigration Department boost foreign worker compliance through data sharing
EPF and Immigration Department integrate systems to enforce mandatory contributions for foreign workers, with 1.3 million already registered...
New immigration minister must address low Atlantic Canada retention rates, expert says
An economist in New Brunswick says Canada's new immigration minister needs to consider how to keep immigrants in Atlantic Canada, a region that has historically struggled to convince newcomers they should stay for more than a year or two. Lena Metlege Diab, a member of Parliament from Nova Scotia, was recently appointed as Canada's minister
Illegal immigration fallout: US targets Indian travel agencies with visa bans
The United States announced visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of Indian travel agencies allegedly involved in facilitating illegal immigration to the country. | Photo Credit: The US on Monday said that it is imposing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for knowingly facilitating “illegal immigration”
OPINION: Immigration can help address Canada’s healthcare crisis – and Canadians agree, according to new survey
Published: February 27, 2025 Health care is the top concern for Canadians, according to a recent study by CIC News. This is not surprising, as 6.5 million Canadians don’t have a family doctor, and healthcare wait times reached record levels in 2024. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! The lack of
Sabah immigration asks for Communications Ministry’s help after info leak
Information regarding the department's recent operation in Tawau was released on WhatsApp...
Faced with an immigration crackdown, Haitians in US turn to faith for solace
Following a flurry of executive orders overhauling parts of the US immigration system, many immigrants in the US are faced with an uncertain future. For the Haitian community, their faith and community centres provide some peace...
UK Immigration Tackles Peter Obi for Impostor’s Crimes
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, was questioned by the United Kingdom’s immigration authorities during the Easter break. In a statement, the party’s Presidential Campaign Council said the questioning was based on offences believed to have been committed by an imposter. The statement which was released by the Head of the Obi-Datti
VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, April 9–15
Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com. Growing Number of Migrants from China Arriving at US-Mexico Border According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 4,366 migrants from China encountered Border Patrol officials after crossing the southern border without authorization
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Trump quietly signs a downsized AI executive order asking companies to voluntarily submit models for review 30 days before release
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